10 killed in Balochistan incidents

Deadly mix of road crashes, shootings, snakebite, electrocution claims lives in multiple districts

QUETTA:

A wave of unfortunate incidents struck various districts of Balochistan on Friday, resulting in the deaths of ten people, including a father and son, and injuries to eight others.

The fatalities occurred due to traffic accidents, firing incidents, a snakebite, and electrocution. Separately, seven individuals abducted from Jhal Magsi district in December 2025 were recovered safely.

According to police reports, the deadliest incident took place in the Winder area of Hub district, where a passenger coach collided with a vehicle on the Quetta-Karachi highway near Pir Mujahid. The crash claimed the lives of Station House Officer (SHO) Winder Mir Abdul Salam Mengal, his son Manzoor Ahmed Mengal, and their guard Naser Ronjo. Two other individuals sustained injuries in the collision.

In Turbat's Bel Kehran area, unidentified gunmen opened fire, killing Mola Imam and Sikandar. Police said the victims were working in fields at the time of the attack.

Khuzdar witnessed two related fatalities at the vegetable market. Zubair Ahmed was shot dead, reportedly stemming from a prior verbal dispute with his friend. In retaliation, the heirs of the deceased opened fire, killing the alleged killer's brother.

A bizarre tragedy unfolded at Manjho Shori, where a snake charmer (jogi) died after being bitten by his own snake while performing for onlookers.

In Dera Allah Yar's Bhangar Colony, high-voltage 11,000-volt electricity wires fell on a house, severely burning three children who were injured in the electrocution incident.

In Chagai district, along the Pakistan-Iran RCD Highway near Yak Mach, a vehicle overturned while carrying Afghan nationals attempting to evade customs checks in a non-custom-paid vehicle. The accident killed two people and injured three others.

Meanwhile, in a positive development, police reported the safe recovery of seven people who had been abducted on December 4, 2025, from the Jhal Magsi district while inspecting a water course.

Police officials are investigating the incidents, with further details expected as inquiries continue. These events highlight ongoing safety challenges in parts of the province, including road hazards, law and order issues, and risks from wildlife and infrastructure.